Picture the scene: you get home from a very muddy dog walk and before you’ve clocked what’s about to happen, your drenched pup leaps on the sofa to get dry. No one wants a damp and dirty sofa – no matter how much you love your dog! But there is a possible solution that doesn’t require getting your pet a full wash and blow dry after every single walk: sofa covers.
Admittedly, sofa covers have not always had the chicest reputation, but needs must – especially if you’ve also got a cat that sheds hair all over your genuinely stylish couch. Handily, the XINEAGE Quilted Sofa Covers in dark grey for three-seaters have a minimalist sleekness to them, and are a bargain on Amazon right now, costing £15.19, down from £35.99 – that’s a smart discount of 58%.
Slip proof and water resistant, they come with adjustable straps so you can rig them up to sit neatly on your cushions. And if it’s not just the pets you’re worried about, but the kids too, these covers can help keep your sofa free of colourful scrawlings and grubby shoe prints.
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With 4.2 stars on average on Amazon from 674 reviews, one user said: “I liked the material and it is exactly as is described and fit perfectly also. Like that It has pockets in both ends for your remotes etc. looks very nice.”
Another raved: “Bought this on a whim as I was fed up with folding blankets over our armchair to avoid cat hair and it’s great! Pockets on the arms too which is handy. You do have to tuck it in often but that’s to be expected with this kind of cover I think. Overall I’m very happy with it.”
While a third said: “We have three Siamese cats all of whom are pampered princesses. They love the sofa in the catservatory and I needed to protect it from scratching and fur shed. This looks smart, is waterproof, I heartily recommend it. It is also soft, cosy and washable.”
However, one warned to check exactly what colour you’re ordering: “Ordered the dark grey cover and it’s more blue than grey which is a shame so will opt for the light grey next time.” While another added: “It was fine it was a little bit tight I should have bought a four-seat cover that was my fault I will get the 4 seater next time” – a good reminder to check your measurements before ordering.
For peace of mind on those dimensions and measurements, the Mott Pet Sofa Cover Protector by Archie & Oscar from Wayfair.co.uk is an all-in-one, all-seater cover, according to the manufacturers, and costs £39.55. Looking for a slightly jazzier cover? Try the Quilted Sofa Slip Cover from Home Decoration World in maroon – it’s £10.60 for a one-seater, but you have to pay postage on top.